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Reolink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen Review: Continuous 24/7 Hardwired Recording, Pre-Roll & Smarter Edge AI

In the latest front-door security test, the team at Smart Home Tested swaps out their daily-driver original doorbell to evaluate the brand-new Reolink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen).

Derek Reilly

Oct 234 min read

Dahua and WITHS at IFA 2026: Eyes, Ears, Voice, and Brain in Next-Gen Connected Security

Smart security has reached an inflection point. For years, home and commercial surveillance centered on passive observation—recording endless hours of static video footage to be reviewed only after an incident had already occurred. As cloud subscriptions escalate and privacy regulations tighten, the demand has rapidly shifted toward active deterrence, completely off-grid operation, and intelligent, on-device search capabilities. Reporting from Berlin during IFA 2026, Sm

Sep 234 min read

Aske from Reolink and Derek from Smart Home Tested in a YouTube thumbnail for a Reolink booth tour at IFA 2026 in Berlin

Reolink at IFA 2026: Dual-Lens Omni Cameras, Trainable Custom AI & Next-Gen Home Hubs

Reporting live from the Reolink booth, the team at Smart Home Tested met with PR Manager Aske Kjær to examine the brand’s latest breakthroughs. The highlights include the first battery-powered addition to their panoramic Omni family, an enterprise-grade 16x optical zoom dual-lens beast, a preview of the upcoming Home Hub 2, and an innovative edge-computing platform called Reolink Custom AI that lets homeowners train object recognition models using their own photos.

Sep 74 min read

People at a tech exhibition with "DREAME" branding. Attendees view displays in a dimly lit, industrial setting. Vibrant atmosphere.

The Future of "Living Next": Dreame’s Vision for the AI-Powered Home

In a massive show of force at the "Living Next" segment of DREAME NEXT in San Francisco, Dreame Technology has unveiled over 20 new smart home products.

May 23 min read

Promo poster for "Speediance Gym Nano." Shows a compact exercise device, features like resistance modes, and specs. Neutral colors.

Revolutionizing Professional Training: Speediance Unveils Gym Nano and Speediance Strap at CES 2026

the Speediance showcase unveiled two groundbreaking prototypes—the Gym Nano and the Speediance Strap

Jan 83 min read

Samsung CEO TM Roh in a suit stands on stage, gesturing, with Samsung electronic appliances and "Your Companion to AI Living" text in the background.

First Look with Samsung at CES 2026

Samsung Electronics kicked off CES 2026 with its "The First Look" event at the Wynn Las Vegas

Jan 53 min read